a legal union that gives two people similar rights and responsibilities to marriage

rights recognised and protected by the law

Civil partnerships

RSHE (PSHE)

A healthy romantic relationship

Long-term relationships

Marriage

This unit explores different types of committed relationships, including romantic partnerships, marriage and civil partnerships. Pupils learn about the characteristics of healthy long-term relationships, legal rights and protections, and how relationships evolve over time.

Healthy relationships: How do relationships change?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Who can form a civil partnership in the UK today?

Which of the following is a legal benefit of civil partnership that cohabiting couples do not have?

the law that gave legal recognition to civil partnerships in the UK

the process of legally ending a civil partnership

A civil partnership ceremony must not include any {{}} content.

feel marriage is too traditional or tied to religion

Match the reason for why some people might want to have a civil partnership to the reason type.

What word describes 'a legally or formally recognised union of two people as partners in a personal relationship'?

Match each term with its correct definition.

Which of these is **not** typically a reason why people choose to get married?

Match the relationship concept with why it might be important to couples.

Which of these situations would most likely require legal rights and protections for couples?

What is the minimum age for marriage in England and Wales?

Civil partnerships

Lesson outcome

Content guidance